What is a dermatologic surgeon?

Part of a progressive medical subspecialty, ASDS member dermatologists perform medically necessary and cosmetic procedures to improve the health, function and beauty of skin through every stage of life.

From forehead furrows to frown lines…

Performing more than 5 million cosmetic procedures each year, ASDS member dermatologists offer many treatments that are less intense, safer and have quicker recovery times than ever before.

3 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year

Any suspicious new growths or changes should be examined by a dermatologist immediately. ASDS member dermatologists are trained to select the best treatment choice based on the individual patient.

ASDS awards eight clinical research grants

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., OCTOBER 6, 2017 – The American Society for
Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the largest specialty organization
representing dermatologic surgeons, has awarded a total of $96,669 to eight new
research projects. The Cutting Edge Research Grant program was introduced in
1999 with the goal of uniting education and innovation to encourage clinical
research and the transfer of new technologies into the surgical practice
setting. Today, it also supports Board-directed
research that tackle advocacy and practice management topics, in addition to
translational research projects.

The research projects will focus on topics including microneedling
for surgical scars, medical spa perception, patient preferences for skin cancer
treatment and the impact of drug compounding regulations.

“The Cutting Edge Research Grant program enables ASDS
members to pursue various subjects within the dermatologic surgery specialty and
further position themselves as the true skin experts,” said ASDS President Lisa
Donofrio, MD. “Year after year, the research conducted through these grants
helps produce findings that will make an impact.”

Diana Bolotin, MD (The University of Chicago): The Impact of Drug Compounding Regulations on Dermatologic Practice*

*Indicates Board-directed research topic

The Cutting Edge Research grant program is supported by
generous contributions to the ASDS Dermasurgery Advancement Fund by ASDS
members and industry partners. For more information, visit asds.net/CERG.

About ASDS
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is the largest specialty organization exclusively representing dermatologic surgeons who have unique training and experience to treat the health, function and beauty of your skin. ASDS members are pioneers in the field. Many are involved in the clinical studies that bring popular treatments to revitalize skin and fill and diminish wrinkles to the forefront. Their work has helped create and enhance many of the devices that remove blemishes, hair and fat, and tighten skin. Dermatologic surgeons also are experts in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. As the incidence of skin cancer rises, dermatologic surgeons are committed to taking steps to minimize the life-threatening effects of this disease. For more information, visit http://www.asds.net.
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ASDS is recognized as the premier specialty group representing dermatologists performing all procedures – cosmetic, general, reconstructive and Mohs. ASDS members are experts in treating skin and soft tissue with surgical and non-surgical methods.